Dreamers, you’re running out of time to buy a mid-engine Porsche at a price non-millionaires can pay. A new report says Porsche will cease production of the gas-powered 718, which includes both the Cayman coupe and Boxster convertible – in October of 2025. The pair have long been Porsche’s most affordable sports cars.
The report comes from Porsche superfan Zerin Dube on X (formerly Twitter). Porsche has declined to comment on the matter. However, Dube has successfully broken Porsche news before and has a screenshot of a note from the Porsche dealer portal to back up his claim.
Two Reasons to Believe the Report
We believe the report because it’s logical. Porsche has several reasons for ending its beloved models.
One reason is product planning. Porsche announced plans for an electric successor two years ago.
The other reason is cybersecurity. Porsche stopped selling the models in Europe this spring because their electronic architectures don’t comply with new anti-hacking laws that take effect in July.
A Porsche spokesperson told Motor1 that the change “doesn’t mean that older vehicles are not, per se, secure.” However, new European Union laws require companies to follow certain security steps when developing new models, which can’t be done after they’re already on the market. As Porsche’s oldest models, the 718 twins don’t comply, but the rest of the lineup does.
The EU rule doesn’t force Porsche to stop selling the Boxster and Cayman stateside, but it motivates them to speed the cars’ replacements to market.
The death notice brings good news for driving enthusiasts. The dealer portal screenshot Zube posted also says that the remaining supply of unsold Caymans and Boxsters is heavy on manual transmissions, directing dealers to “encourage Manual Transmission where possible.”
A shift-it-yourself mid-engine Porsche is a particularly soulful automotive joy. Porsche temporarily encourages its dealers to sell you one. Dealers often accept lower offers for discontinued models once a manufacturer announces an end date. This crease in time might be your best (last) chance to own an affordable new Porsche.
